Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
• FILLING:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• FROSTING:
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 4 to 5 teaspoons milk

Directions

• Combine the flour, butter and confectioners’ sugar; press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
• For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and extract until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack.
• Combine the frosting ingredients until smooth; spread over bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 3 dozen.